Nursing Care Index

Royal Care Of Avon Park

Avon Park, Highlands County, Florida · CCN 105812 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Royal Care Of Avon Park 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 90 certified beds, 77 residents a day on average. 26 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 2 fines totalling $17,342.

On record

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 4 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.14692 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.84108 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.46694 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover45.4% (registered nurses 28.6%)

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-02-19
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-19
2024-05-09 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-18
2024-05-09 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0924
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-18
2024-05-09 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2024-05-09 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-31
2021-12-22 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-01-14
2021-12-22 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-01-14
2020-03-13 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-04-06
2020-03-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-04-06
2020-03-13 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-04-06
2020-03-13 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-04-06
2020-03-13 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-04-06
2020-03-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2020-04-06

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-05-09Fine$13,325
2024-05-09Fine$4,017

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Strohli, Eli
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2007-10-25
Geldart, Donald
Individual
adp of the snf2025-02-25
Matheis, Pamela
Individual
adp of the snf2003-04-07
Geldart, Donald
Individual
operational/managerial control2002-01-01
Matheis, Pamela
Individual
operational/managerial control2003-04-13

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Highlands County.